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A Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90 aircraft lands on the flight deck of HMAS Canberra off the coast of Queensland. Photos: Leading Seaman Connor Morrison
11 Jul 2025
Navy, Army
News

Canberra's crew tested for Talisman Sabre

HMAS Canberra personnel lock in for 10 days to ensure they are ready, capable and fit to fight.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Air Force officer Flight Lieutenant James Evans avoids the opposition during the NAIDOC Cup held in Canberra.
11 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF takes touch crown from Defence civilians

Mate-on-mate struggle as Defence teams contest NAIDOC Week sporting showdown.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Army soldiers Private Kamahl Koorabubba, left, and Corporal Jake Lindemann, centre right, from the North-West Mobile Force Aussie rules football team, in action during the Barunga Festival competition near Katherine, NT.
11 Jul 2025
Army
News

NORFORCE kicks goals at Indigenous footy fest

An Aussie rules team reformed for the Barunga Festival to promote esprit de corps and a healthier unit.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Army Leopard AS1 tank is presented by, left to right, Colonel Michael King and Lieutenant Michael Henderson of the Australian Army to Lieutenant General Sir William Rollo and Chris Pearce of the Tank Museum, United Kingdom.
11 Jul 2025
Army
News

Australian tank on display at British museum

Leopard AS1 will also be used as a teaching vehicle for UK and visiting design teams.

Alliances & relationships | Commemoration & history

Media releases

Media release
09 Jul 2025

Defence celebrates NAIDOC Week 2025

Media release
08 Jul 2025

Black Hawk fleet returns to South East Queensland

Media release
07 Jul 2025

Australia and Philippines strengthen cyber resilience

Media release
03 Jul 2025

Indo-Pacific endeavour commences for 2025

Media release
30 Jun 2025

Defence support to Operation Highmast

Media release
27 Jun 2025

Defence's commitment to domestic manufacturing of large calibre munitions

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